Treatment for Mites

[PasoRoblesEgger]

Which treatment does everyone prefer for mites? Elector PSP or Permectrin II? I've got 27 girls, any tips on application? I've never treated them for this so any help would be appreciated

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Either of those are fine to treat an infestation.

Look for posts made by @cmom she has some good tips on treating for external parasites.

Here's a couple of her posts to get you started:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-is-this-bug.1490732/post-24859526
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...bug-on-my-chickens-pics.1476371/post-24608416

 

[cmom]

Permectrin II is permethrin. Elector PSP will work too but way more expensive. For mites repeat treatments are usually needed even with Elector PSP, most insecticides. They do not kill the pests eggs but will as they hatch out. Good luck...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chicken-mites.1460146/post-24378973

 

[cmom]

Some mites only come out at night and feed on the birds. I use a headlamp so I have both of my hands free and after the birds roost I go out and inspect them. I also take out some paper towels and rub the paper towel on and under the roosts. If their are smears on the papers likely it's from mites. Again, good luck...

 

[Sally PB]

I use a headlamp so I have both of my hands free and after the birds roost I go out and inspect them.

A headlamp is a fantastic help. Mine has a red light, and that helped a lot as well. The chickens knew something was there, but couldn't see well enough to try to jump off the roost.